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Author	Topic:   Scratch Removal
masbama	posted 02-20-2014 08:58 AM ET (US)         What is the best wax and compound to get out gelcoat scratches? I over-used my pumice bar on the hull in one spot.
jimh	posted 02-20-2014 11:46 AM ET (US)             Waxes generally do not contain abrasives. They probably will not smooth out scratches. Depending on the depth of the scratch in the gelcoat, you can smooth the gelcoat layer with a fine abrasive. Wet sanding with 600-grit or finer may be a good start.
frontier	posted 02-20-2014 12:05 PM ET (US)             Try #7 white polishing compound (Ace Hardware and most auto parts places). Works great on light scratches.
K Albus	posted 02-20-2014 12:35 PM ET (US)             I've made the same mistake in the past. See this thread: http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/011449.html
masbama	posted 02-20-2014 08:08 PM ET (US)             Thanks to all! What great information. I'll get my 18 Dauntless looking good once again.

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